Meet the Animals

This 22-year-old Tennessee Walker lives up to his name! As black as the night sky, Romeo is the leader of the herd and the fastest horse on the ranch. He keeps the other horses in line, but when it comes to people, he’s all affection and kisses. He loves being groomed and is just as happy to give attention as he is to receive it.

At six years old, Doc is the youngest equine on the ranch and our only mule. Half horse and half donkey, he’s even-tempered, sure-footed, and strong, with a smooth gait and a stubborn streak. He’s friendly, loves to play, and has a taste for nibbling on horse tails.

Pal is a 22-year-old American Quarter Horse and second in command in the herd. His name comes from his palomino coloring. After years as a working cutting horse in Mexico, Pal found a home at the ranch. He can be a bit of a salty old fellow. Once his harness is on, he’s all business. With it off, he’s free-spirited and a little stubborn.

Brulee is a 21-year-old Tennessee Walker with a blond palomino coat. Before she found a home at the ranch, she was in poor health and had little to keep her occupied. Today, she’s full of life, sweet, and even-tempered. She’s on the smaller side for a Tennessee Walker and has a few quirks of her own. If she seems a little “lippy,” that’s usually just Brulee smacking her lips at the air.

At 26, Red is the oldest horse on the ranch. This Trakehner warmblood gets her name from her reddish chestnut coat. With her background as a jumper and her high-society air, Red is sweet, strong, and strong-willed. She has a neurological condition, but she’s otherwise healthy. She brings plenty of life to the ranch and loves being groomed.

This multicolored Tennessee Walker is the youngest horse on the ranch at 19. Although he’s last in the herd’s pecking order, Levi is a parade horse who knows how to take the spotlight and still go with the flow. He’s the friendliest and most well-behaved horse on the ranch, with an easygoing temperament to match. Levi and Romeo are our two largest horses, and both love being groomed.

Billy is our sweet, social ranch cat. She loves roaming the grounds, following whatever catches her eye and stopping to say hello along the way.

Darla is a miniature donkey who likes to take life easy. She’s a little less outgoing than her brother, Alfalfa, but once she sees him getting all the love, she wants some attention, too. Like her brother, she loves treats.

Alfalfa is a miniature donkey who loves being the center of attention. He’s affectionate with adults and children alike and especially enjoys treats and a good scratch. In both color and personality, he’s a lot like Donkey from Shrek, just without the ability to talk or fly.